Section 16106 Of Chapter 3. Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 12.5. >> Chapter 3.
16106
. (a) The State Architect shall develop and publish
informational material describing the anticipated earthquake
performance of new and existing buildings afforded by current and
earlier building codes, the threat of earthquakes, and earthquake
hazard mitigation technologies. This information shall be made
available to the federal government, public agencies, and the public
to assist building owners, occupants, and managers to better
understand the anticipated earthquake performance of buildings.
(b) The State Architect shall provide information by various
methods, including publications and seminars, to insurance companies,
building owners, and the general public explaining the significant
reductions in damage to buildings and contents which may be effected
through the use of earthquake hazard mitigation technologies with the
objective of encouraging the use of these technologies, reducing
earthquake damage and disruption, and reducing insurance premiums for
earthquake peril coverage.